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"Is its purpose to evolve humans? Or to promote the evolution of species? It's hard to say."
"To give a simple example, if all people turned into zombies, nature would no longer be polluted by technology...it could be considered a special protection mechanism of nature."
"There are various reasons that I cannot understand or judge. If it is based on these properties, I am afraid that our human race will become extinct, because there may be other disasters targeting the living humans, because it is essentially to destroy humanity."
"That's ridiculous, aliens and nature or something."
AA12, who was eating purple sweet potato balls, frowned and said unhappily.
"Ordinary zombies have evolved to be immune to fatal factors such as heart disease and blood loss. All of these factors have disappeared, leaving only the brain as a vital part. This can be seen as an incomplete evolution. The existence of zombies itself is ridiculous. I don't want to believe that this is the end of our human race, but zombies can be seen outside..."
Bai Lingyu was not angry when AA12 interrupted her, but answered helplessly.
"Well..."
AA12 turned her head away in frustration. Bai Lingyu was analyzing based on facts, and she couldn't refute her point of view at all.
Zombies have indeed evolved to a certain extent compared to humans. Apart from their irrationality, bloodthirstiness and brutality, the vitality of zombies can be said to have evolved greatly.
"So what is your so-called ray of hope?"
Moyin asked curiously, he felt more and more that he had made a fortune.
"That is, this is not for destruction, but to promote the evolution of species to another level. In biology, it is said that only the fittest survive in the natural selection, and the emergence of alienated zombies makes me feel that this may be a kind of evolution."
"In simple terms, humans haven't evolved for thousands of years, right?"
"How can there be no evolution? Compared to the ancients, we can live longer, and we have airplanes that can fly into the sky, right? There are also various things that the ancients couldn't do, but we can do them now through technology."
Moyin asked with some confusion.
Chapter 70: Surviving to the end is evolution
"Brother Yin, you have a vague idea. The advancement of science and technology is the accumulation of time and known knowledge."
"When I say evolution, I'm talking about humans themselves, not technology. Technology is the accumulation of knowledge and the sedimentation of thinking. As long as there is thinking, any species can develop technology if you give it enough information. It just depends on how long it takes. The technology that humans have developed over thousands or even tens of thousands of years... can't be said to be fast."
Bai Lingyu shook her head and refuted Moyin. This was information that could not be compromised. Of course, she was also considering whether Moyin was someone who could accept the wishes of others. If Moyin was the kind of person who insisted on doing things her own way...she might have to find another way, at least she couldn't speak carelessly.
"Uh, it seems to make some sense, right? I'm not as smart as you, so go on."
Moyin thought about it carefully.
"Even if life span is extended, it is just a record of how to use drugs to treat diseases. This does not mean that we humans have evolved. Evolution should mean that I can ignore the seemingly unrealistic nature of influenza or cancer with my own body."
"As for the zombies outside, I think they won't be bothered by cancer. They may even be immune to poison gas. In my opinion, this is a manifestation of evolution."
"Survival of the fittest... Wait, let's assume that this virus is transmitted through the air, then the first group of people infected were eliminated because of insufficient immunity, and the second group of humans who died and turned into zombies after being attacked were also eliminated by the environment because they did not have enough strength."
Moyin asked with sudden realization.
Bai Lingyu nodded in agreement.
"Then why can they continue to evolve even after they die? According to what you said, the vitality of zombies is a manifestation of evolution, right?"
HK416, who had been silent the whole time, asked.
"Well, is losing our sanity the price we have to pay for continuing to evolve after death? We don't know the template for evolution. Perhaps after one of us dies, we can turn into zombies and continue to evolve."
"After all, I heard from Brother Yin that the speed, strength, and vital points of those mutated zombies have become more difficult to deal with. This can also be seen as the zombies are constantly evolving."
Bai Lingyu guessed.
"Huh?? So what you mean is that Gin has to go outside and get bitten by a zombie, and then evolve into a zombie? Otherwise, how can humans evolve?"
MDR immediately yelled in displeasure.
"No, those mutant zombies have lost their intelligence. They are in the process of evolution and can be regarded as failures. We can rely on our intelligence to kill them, Commander, am I right?"
Ump45 also joined the conversation.
As absolutely loyal tactical humanoids, they would never let Moyin turn into a zombie, so all the tactical humanoids became hostile to Bai Lingyu for a while.
"Please calm down. I didn't suggest that Brother Yin get bitten by a zombie. If that's really how evolution works, then why don't I just go out and get bitten myself? I think the moment you become a zombie, you've already failed halfway through evolution. Becoming a zombie means sacrificing the wisdom that we humans have gained from our previous evolution."
“It’s not a good deal.”
"I certainly don't want Brother Yin to become a zombie, and I won't advise him to do so."
Seeing 416 and others staring at her, Bai Lingyu hurriedly explained.
"Of course, as the zombies' immortality improves, they may one day regain the ability to think, but I think that's not an easy task. After all, zombies may be killed by humans in the process, and we can avoid danger by maintaining our human side, so this proves that wisdom is also a very important factor."
"But the problem is, if we don't evolve to survive, we might die one day. But humans haven't evolved for tens of thousands of years. Now we suddenly want to evolve and become superhumans... I think this is also very difficult. It's almost like we have no idea what to do."
"That's why I hate this possibility. It means that if we humans don't evolve, we will be eliminated by the environment, but I don't know how to evolve."
Bai Lingyu looked a little tired, and she was rather pessimistic about the future.
“Haha, elimination? It doesn’t matter. Only the one who survives to the end is the winner. This is the direction of human evolution. No matter if it’s zombies or alienated zombies, as long as we can survive to the end, it is a kind of evolution in itself.”
"When environmental changes fail to eliminate humans, we evolve."
Moyin showed a confident smile.
"Uh... I did miss this point, but it's really a ridiculous theory. But staying alive is not an easy thing..."
Bai Lingyu was stunned. Although in terms of nature, the essence of human beings has not evolved, but as long as they continue to survive and the environment cannot eliminate humans, it can indeed be said that humans are gradually evolving.
Just like when marine life can survive on land, that itself is a form of evolution.
"It's not easy to survive, but at least there must be a solution before we face a dead end. It just depends on whether we can think of a solution."
"The troubles we encounter are all because we choose to do this. If we can continue to do the right thing... or if we can make some non-fatal mistakes, then theoretically we will not end up in a dead end."
Moyin said lightly.
"The law of cause and effect... Although it seems a little unreasonable, I will try my best to help you, Brother Yin. Please also protect my safety."
Bai Lingyu smiled. The group of people in front of her might really be able to lead her to evolve without her realizing it.
"What if we really encounter a dead end? Can we not consider this possibility?"
Leng Xiaoxue asked in a low voice.
"If we really face a dead end... let's see if we can transcend our own limitations and unleash a power that we cannot unleash... hehe, if we succeed, it means we are truly evolving. If we fail... let's all rest in peace together. Who knows if there is an afterlife."
Moyin smiled helplessly. He could only try his best not to do anything wrong, but it was impossible for anyone to do the right thing continuously, so he had no idea what would happen in the future.
"I think evolution should be related to the genetic level. If I have the opportunity in the future, I would like to try to study the genes of zombies. If possible, can I go to some medical research institutions to collect information when I have time in the future?"
Bai Lingyu asked.
"I will try my best to meet your request, but not now. My current task is to collect a large amount of various supplies."
"Okay, let's try to survive."
A pair of small hands as white as jade stretched out in front of Moyin, and Moyin shook them with a big laugh.
Chapter 416 Hand Bone Crusher
Since the team size has increased to nine people, the night watch can be more relaxed even if Leng Xiaoxue and Bai Lingyu, two girls with little strength, are excluded.
But there are still seven people available for night watch.
"Well, UMP45 is a much better driver than I am, so she will still be the one driving tomorrow, so you won't be included in the future night watch missions."
"As for AA12, I still hope you can get some rest at night. First of all, our car is very crowded and you can't rest well in the car. Besides, there may be combat missions at any time. I hope you can also maintain a certain combat effectiveness during the day. After all, the shotgun's close combat clearing ability is very good."
"If it's your order, I'll obey...but I don't have much energy during the day."
AA12 leaned lazily against the wall and said weakly.
"I'll do my best to avoid having you fight during the day."
Moyin spread his hands helplessly.
AA12 has no objection either.
"You stay on duty for the first half of the night, and M|99 will come in the second half."
Moyin, who had packed up his lunch box, spoke up.
“Ah wow wow!”
When Moyin called out his name, M|99 suddenly made a sound like a frightened little rabbit.
"Huh? What's wrong?"
Moyin asked with concern.
"Well, sir, I may not be able to complete the mission alone. I, I am afraid of ghosts."
M|99 looked at Moyin with a sad face.
"Ahem, then..."
Moyin started to think about it. At least in his opinion, everyone should be treated equally.
"If you don't mind, Miss M|99 and I will come to guard the second half of the night. Anyway, I was in that box before and had nothing to do but sleep to reduce energy consumption. Now I am in good spirits, so it's okay for two people, right? I can chat with you."
Bai Lingyu looked at M|99 with a smile and asked, only when he also assumed a part of the team's responsibilities could he quickly integrate into the team.
"Well...if there are two of us! I will try my best to overcome my weaknesses!"
M|99 nodded seriously.
"That's it. From now on, M|99 and Bai Lingyu will be divided into a group to keep watch. Tomorrow night it will be me and Sden, and the day after tomorrow it will be HK416 and MDR. We'll have a shift every three days. This way we can have a good rest during normal times. Is that okay with you?"
"No objection~"
Everyone nodded.
"Come over and reload your bullets next."
As Moyin spoke, he took out a few boxes of bullets refreshed by the system and placed them in the center of the crowd. A group of tactical humanoids quietly loaded their magazines.
Bai Lingyu looked at the weapons in the hands of 416 and others with some envy. If she had to say it, she also wanted to have a gun. After all, there would be a threat of infection if fighting zombies in close combat.
But considering that today was her first day joining the team, no matter how kind Moyin was, he would not give her a gun right away, so she didn't say anything.
HK416 once again carried the sleeping bag and placed it next to Moyin, then crawled into her own sleeping bag, then turned her head to look at Moyin without saying a word.
"Is there anything you want to say?"